Starting+the+Session



=**Starting the session**=


 * We will be using the same room throughout the 24 hour conference - click here to go to the conference room. Arrive 20 minutes before the session you are facilitating, but be mindful that the previous session will still be running.
 * The previous session will end 10 minutes before the hour which gives you plenty of time to prepare.
 * **Make sure the host from the previous session makes you a host**.

Speaker

 * Make sure the speaker has her/his audio working properly, and has enabled her webcam. **NB:** It may be a good idea to meet before the session and check audio in the practice room.
 * Share your speaker's presentation so that everyone can see it.

Start the session

 * Start the session on the hour by showing participants how to use Adobe Connect - this information will be also be on the welcome screen for participants to see. Explain to participants that they must keep their mics muted to prevent background noise and echo. If they want to say anything or ask a question, to put their hand up or put their question in the text box.

To mute your microphone, click onto the microphone icon at the top of the screen, and then click onto "Mute My Microphone"



> Association of Radical Midwives, UK, for enabling access to the VIDM email service >
 * Thank sponsors: Lillebaelt University College, Denmark, for providing the virtual meeting room
 * Work out with the speaker how she/he wants to take questions - during or after the presentation. Work out with the speaker how she/he wants to be reminded about time keeping.
 * If the speaker has access to webcam and wishes to use it, that is fine for the first few minutes to give the audience a sense of who the speaker is. If the webcam does not interfere with the room, then the speaker can use the webcam throughout her presentation. However, be mindful that the webcam can interfere with the quality of the broadcast for people who are on slow connections.

Recording

 * Start the recording once you have explained how the room works to the participants - name the recording with the name of the speaker





Introduce the speaker
Introduce the speaker and hand over to her. Mute your mic to reduce feedback and echo until you need to talk again.